An Assessment of 1980 Census Results in 10 Urban Areas
GGD-81-29
Published: Dec 24, 1980. Publicly Released: Dec 24, 1980.
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GAO monitored operations of the 1980 Census in selected areas to detect any widespread, improper altering or recording of population counts. The examination focused on the major processes for taking the census: data collection, processing, and tabulation.
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